The figures, analysed by the PA news agency, show 56.1 of those on the NHS waiting list at the end of June this year were of working age.

Andy Farrell has urged his British and Irish Lions to rise to the occasion knowing they enter Saturday’s first Test against Australia as heavy favourites.

Two people have been killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, according to church officials. Several other people, including the parish priest, were injured.

He has even slipped slightly since earlier this year on immigration, which has consistently been a strength for him in his second term.

Chief executive Alex Whitehouse said the uptick in branded sales was “driven by the strength of our innovation programme with new product ranges such as Mr Kipling birthday cake tarts performing very ...

Owen Burrows is praying for rain before he firms up plans for the smart Anmaat. The seven-year-old ended last season on a high when getting up late to beat Calandagan and win the Champion Stakes at ...

A man was forced to jump from a first-floor window to escape a fire caused by a charging e-scooter battery in Acton. The fire broke out at a house converted into flats in Noel Road just after 1.30pm ...

Christopher West has been given a 16-month prison sentence for killing Keely Morgan, a 15-year-old schoolgirl in May 2023.

Patients will be able to access charities and support services though the NHS app, under a new scheme announced by Sir Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister said that the new system would offer “comfort ...

The exams regulator is withdrawing its statistics on access arrangements for GCSE and A-levels from 2014 to 2024 after data issues were found.

Paul Holmes asked why the Government plans to lower the voting age while 16-year-olds are not allowed to buy lottery tickets or alcohol.

Vessels taking part in the Tall Ships Races 2025 have begun arriving in Aberdeen ahead of a four-day festival. The race began in Le Havre in France in early July and the ships sailed round the coast ...